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Preparing for pandemics
Investing in science and innovation is one of six key areas of development needed to prepare for future pandemics, the International Pharmaceutical Federation says in a new report “Pandemic preparedness, …
Medicines administration course launched
Pharmacists are encouraged to start their full scope of practice journey with new medicines administration course The Australasian College of Pharmacy has launched the national Medicines Administration Course for all Australian pharmacists. …
Chemist Warehouse resumes China expansion
Seventh store in less than four years opens in Chongqing “with substantial expansion plans on the horizon”. Chemist Warehouse has begun to ramp up expansion of its Chinese operation again …
Cheaper medicines don’t have to cost pharmacy
Efforts to cut medicines costs should not come at the expense of community pharmacies, a new pharmacy owner says Moves to implement 60-day dispensing under the government’s current model will …
CommBank looks for silver lining in industry report
Despite “sharp decline” in optimism industry can “adapt to…changing landscape” from 60-day dispensing The disruption of 60-day dispensing will prompt many pharmacies to speed up plans to increase more diversified …
Pharmacists plan Canberra demonstration
Community pharmacists from across Australia will march on Parliament House next month as the profession continues its campaign against 60-day dispensing Thousands of pharmacists, pharmacy students, and patients will descend …
Flawed policy will hurt patients
Health Minister is ignoring reports showing the adverse impacts 60-day dispensing will have on patients, Guild leader claims Evidence shows patients will be hit with increased cost as a result …
World news wrapup: 17 August 2023
Kiwi pharmacist censured after methadone thefts; UK pharmacist dispensed to mentor on fraudulent scripts; Mexico closes pharmacies following drug supply investigation Christchurch, New Zealand: A pharmacist has had his registration …
Cancelled over ‘crimes of a very serious nature’
A NSW pharmacist – who is currently appealing his sentence for his role in a methylamphetamine operation – has had his registration cancelled The Health Care Complaints Commission has issued …
Liver injury warning
The TGA has warned consumers and health professionals that turmeric and curcumin-containing medicines and supplements may pose a liver risk Medicines and herbal supplements containing the herb Curcuma longa (turmeric) …
DAA funding needed for residential aged care: Stevens
Websterpak founder urges government to subsidise dose administration aids (DAAs) for aged care residents Implementing 60-day dispensing without extending funding for the provision of DAAs to patients in residential aged …
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